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Day Spa for non-hotel guests

Day Spa for non-hotel guests

Arrive • Breathe • Unwind.

What better way to reenergise than with a day away from the hustle and bustle of life at our exclusive Spa Retreat in Belgium? Spa Retreat La Forêt offers everything you need for a blissful break in harmony with nature. Slow down and unwind, and enjoy a day spa in Belgium. During your day spa in Belgium you will have full access to our world of relaxation: Le Spa, including indoor pool, sauna, hammam, outdoor Jacuzzi and indoor and outdoor relaxation areas.

4-hour entry to Le Spa

Tip: combine your day at Le Spa with a 25-minute back and neck massage

This exclusive fitness club is for hotel guests and members only, and is run by the former professional athlete and top coach, Ingmar Harthoorn. It is the first gym in Belgium to be fitted with TechnoGym’s ARTIS line of high-tech equipment.

Face to face with the beauty of nature

A workout doesn’t get any better than this! Here in the stunning surroundings of Domaine La Butte aux Bois, it is easy to combine enjoying life to the full with a responsible attitude to your wellbeing. During workouts, the eye is drawn beyond the picture windows and out into the forest, giving the impression of being part of the landscape.

For an exceptional quality of life

Personal coaching is available with TechnoGym’s MyWellness cloud app. Guests at our Relais & Châteaux hotel in Belgium also benefit from group fitness classes. Indoor activities include Yoga, Pilates, boxing and Tai Chi, and daily outdoor activities in the beautiful setting of Hoge Kempen National Park include running, Nordic walking, mountain biking and cycling, as well as boot camps.

Professional personal training

Professional coach Ingmar Harthoorn is on hand at our gym in Belgium to put your fitness levels to the test! Enjoy personal training and fitness instruction tailored to suit your needs and abilities by the former professional athlete.

Guests who have booked treatment appointments enjoy exclusive access to the La Forêt Lounge & Terrace, where light meals, healthy snacks and beauty foods – designed to support the processes of skin rejuvenation and improvement – are served.

Dr Bullens-Goessens’ professional expertise is amply demonstrated by her outstanding qualifications, significant experience, continuous training, and attendance at many conferences and congresses. These are all factors that have given her access to the latest methods and developments in the field of aesthetic cosmetics, as well as refining her know-how. In 2006, Dr Yolande Bullens-Goessens and a partner opened a private dermatology clinic in Genk. Since the Spa Retreat La Forêt opened in 2017, she has also been running its Clinic for Dermatology and Aesthetic Cosmetics.

Tixel®

Tixel® is a revolutionary technology which can treat skin concerns including ageing, sun damage and fine lines and wrinkles. Unlike other currently available therapies, Tixel® does not use laser, ultrasound or radiofrequency.

Similar in effectiveness to fractional CO2 lasers, Tixel® uses pure heat energy to yield superior results with less pain and a quicker recovery period.

Tixel® can be tailormade to suit your skin concerns with three main applications:

Non-ablative treatment: To regenerate the skin (epidermis), even skin tone, reduce pigmentation and produce a glow. Active acne responds well to Tixel® treatment.

Open channel treatment: To increase the skin’s porosity and aid penetration of topical treatments – for example to improve pigmentation, increase collagen production and relax muscles

Cosmetic dermatology with hyaluronic acid or calcium hydroxyapatite injectionsDermal fillers combat static wrinkles and skin slackening to provide a fuller, younger look and improve lines on the jaw, cheek, chin or mouth areas. Fillers can also be used to plump and freshen the lips.

Cosmetic dermatology with botulinum toxin injectionsProtein produced by the bacteria clostridium botulinum is used to block sensory stimulus transmission of nerves to muscles, thereby relaxing and decreasing muscle function.

Forehead wrinkles, frown lines and crow’s feet can be successfully treated using this method. Botox injections result in a smoother, fresher look for the face and patients often report a feeling of relaxation in the treated area.

Renowned dermatologist Dr Yolande Bullens-Goessens has developed an innovative and exclusive medical beauty line built on her many years of experience. Exclusive to our spa hotel in Belgium, La Forêt by Dr. Bullens is a luxurious system care concept based on proven high-tech cosmetic constituents and premium-quality, highly dosed active ingredients sourced from nature.

The secret of La Forêt by Dr. Bullens

Paraben- and silicone-free

Not tested on animals

Based on ethical criteria

Dermatologically tested and perfume-free

Includes many vegan products

Non comedogenic

Natural high-tech for every stage of life

Anti-ageing

Beauty and nurture for more mature skin. Thalasso algae and thermal water nourish the skin with bountiful moisture. Hyaluronic acid, Argireline and lecithin have a plumping effect, making the skin smoother, and eliminating wrinkles and fine lines. Her unique active ingredient formulas reduce age spots and stimulate the production of collagen for a radiant complexion and smoother, younger looking skin.

Body Thalasso

Beauty, nourishment and wellbeing using the power of the sea. The Body Thalasso series contains highly effective Thalassic seaweed as well as thermal water – supremely moisturising active ingredients that visibly tone the body’s silhouette.

La Forêt by Dr. Bullens products and treatments are available exclusively at the Spa Retreat La Forêt at our spa hotel in Belgium and in our webshop.

Reenergize • Reharmonize • Refresh • Regenerate • Recover.

Our spa in Lanaken presents a five principles concept offering a comprehensive and holistic range of treatment options that is beneficial at every level of the body, mind and spirit – and designed to meet your individual needs. Do you need energy, balance, or is it relaxation you require? Every client is different, which is why we focus on each person’s specific requirements, and offer five categories of treatments at our spa in Lanaken.

Reenergize

Perfect for the start of a busy day or to refuel at the end of an arduous week.

Back, neck and shoulder massage (25 min) Particularly effective for tension pain in the neck and shoulder area caused by a mostly sedentary lifestyle.

€

55

Hydromassage in the Dermalife SpaJet Hydrofusion (25 min)Relaxing full body massage in the multisensory spa bed with steam, infrared heat and chromotherapy.

€

35

Reharmonize

These harmonising treatments aim to create balance, peace and tranquillity..

Regenerate

Massages and spa rituals that revitalise and renew.

Reflexology foot massage (25 min) All the body’s organs are reflected in the feet’s reflex zones. These zones are energised by means of gentle thumb pressure which releases pressure in the corresponding organs, energises the metabolism and promotes blood flow.

€

55

Mud massage (85 min) Warm mud relaxes the muscles and connective tissue as it boosts the immune system. The massage relieves tension, stimulates blood flow and promotes detoxification, and the result is a deep feeling of relaxation that sets you up perfectly for your next active day in the fresh forest air.

€

129

Recover

Rest and sustainable recovery for body, mind and spirit are the main focus.

Sports massage (55 min) Whether in preparation for physical activity or for recovery following exercise, a sports massage relaxes the muscles, soothes cramp and gets you fit for your next sporting adventure

€

99

Sports massage (25 min)Whether in preparation for physical activity or for recovery following exercise, a sports massage relaxes the muscles, soothes cramp and gets you fit for your next sporting adventure

Fibro massage (25 min) Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that manifests itself in generalised muscle and connective tissue pain, as well as in heightened pain in response to tactile pressure on ‘tender points’. The treatment method is individually adapted to suit specific symptoms.

€

55

Full body massage (85 min) Full body massage with Far Eastern neck, shoulder and head massage with reflexology.

€

149

All RECOVERING treatments are based on your personal constitution and specific complaints, and your therapist will deploy a range of techniques such as acupressure, Dorn-Breuss and taping.

Dress

Day Spa

The Spa Retreat La Forêt is also open to non-staying guests. Please see our day spa brochure for information about attractive day spa packages.

Medical information

Please let us know about any health problems or restrictions at the time of booking. This will help us tailor your treatment to your needs.

Gift vouchers

La Forêt vouchers are the perfect gift for special occasions. Our ideas are as individual as your wishes! Alternatively, we can issue you with vouchers made out to a value of your choice.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel, please notify us at least 48 hours before your appointment. Regrettably we will have to make a charge of 100 percent of the treatment rate if your cancellation is received later than this.

Appointments

Please come to the spa reception 10 minutes before the start of your appointment. Out of consideration for guests who have booked treatments after yours, we will have to curtail your treatment in the event that you arrive late. The full treatment charge will still be payable.